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1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1768

Strike Type
1896 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1896
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Composition
Bronze
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$4,994
Grade
PR64 BN PCGS
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1768 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of the 1896 experimental cent and five-cent pieces struck in several alloys; USPatterns.com notes that the alloys have never been studied closely. Two die pairs are known, and Pollock lists at least four bronze alloys; there are some two dozen in all. It is struck in bronze with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates the two die pairs R-5 and R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1983 and Pollock-1985A, Adams-Woodin 1738 and Taxay EP1295. Cataloged as PCGS #62222.

Rarity Notes

R-5 / R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1768; Pollock-1983; Pollock-1985A; Adams-Woodin 1738; Taxay EP1295

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